12th-8th century B.C. A bronze socketted axe with round-section barrel and two parallel ribs, flared cutting edge, small loop below. Cf. Mac Gregor, A., Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the collection of the Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Ashmolean Museum, 1987, . 300 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in."). John Lawton collection, Surrey, UK. London Mayfair gallery, UK. Dr D.G. collection, 1990s-2019. Apanied by an old typed catalogue slip with provenance. This very fine British specimen of Bronze Age axe shows still intact the loop used for securing the mounted axehead to the wooden handle. The type presents some similarities with some specimen from the Little Coombe Hoard (BM no.1894, 0803.4) and can be dated to the Late Bronze Age.Condition Report: Very fine condition.